Whats New in Petrel 2010

Basin-to-prospect scalability, modeling while interpreting,

and comprehensive risk analysis
petrel 2010 capabilities

Exploration scalability

Complex geology modeling

Petroleum systems modeling

Stratigraphic interpretation

Fault-seal analysis

Modeling-while-interpreting*
functionality

Uncertainty and optimization

The 2010 release of Petrel* seismicto-simulation software is the most

comprehensive release to date,
delivering unique exploration
workflows and new technology
for field development and risk
assessment. Petrel software
provides revolutionary tools for
development and offers innovative
workflows to reduce risk. With
new functionalities, you have the
tools for comprehensive analysis
of charge, trap, reservoir, and
fault seals.
EXPLORATION SYSTEM
Visualization technology

Exploration has traditionally

been hypothesis drivenbased
on specific geological concepts
supported by a combination of
experience and a geoscientists
ability to visualize geological
features in the, often sparse, data
that is available.

Petrel software enables the visualization of basin-scale seismic data

with information from multiple formats and sources, supporting a
basin-to-prospect analysis.

Success is commonly tied to past successes in a similar geological environment. However, it is almost certain
that future basins will be more complex and varied than current ones. By combining Petrel softwares inherent
visualization technology and probabilistic approach, it is possible to augment an explorationists existing
experience with a set of flexible, data-driven workflows. With the Petrel 2010 release, this concept extends
from concept to basin-to-prospect analysis.
Petrel 2010 easily handles datasets that range in size from multibasin scale right down to prospect scale.
This versatility means as your project moves from concept to prospect, you can continue to work without
switching applications.
Scalability and enhanced performance

Additional exploration scalability has been enabled by the compute power of a 64-bit systemcoupled with
a highly scalable seismic architecture. Spatial awareness in Petrel software enables you to group data
from various coordinate reference systemsa necessity for handling your regional exploration datasets.
In Petrel 2010, parallel processing improves performance and has the capability to handle these explorationsize datasets.

Whats New in Petrel 2010

Petroleum systems modeling

Petrel 2010 enables direct integration

of petroleum systems modeling within
exploration workflows. The Petroleum
System Quick Look plug-in lets geoscientists analyze all known hydrocarbon
accumulations and model charge in
new structures to more accurately
rank prospects. By combining with
PetroMod* 3D analyses, you can
estimate the geochemistry of these
possible accumulations taking into
account all the complexities of historic
reservoir processes.
Fault-seal analysis

Fault-seal analysis is a critical step

in both prospect and field appraisal
and in the identification and mapping
of critical high-flow zones or sealcontinuity areas. Correctly modeling
faults can be critical in achieving
a history match. The fault-seal tools
developed by Rock Deformation
The new fault-seal analysis module enables the user in both prospect and field appraisal stages
Research enable fault-seal analysis
to identify and map critical high-flow zones or seal-continuous areas.
to be achieved faster, more simply, and
with greater accuracy and repeatability.
FIELD DEVELOPMENT
Additionally, the new module delivers front-line fault juxtaposition and
property-mapping tools in both exploration and production environments Geobodies and seismic attributes
Petrel software has revolutionized development workflows by making
and provides users with the ability to integrate with core data to allow
modeling, which was once a specialist domain only, an accessible
calibration and reduce uncertainty. The Structural and Fault Analysis
process enables rapid computation of numerous fault properties, including tool for all geoscientists. Petrel softwares ease of use, unification, and
fault-transmissibility multipliers and structural uncertainty, in the modeling workflow repeatability have become a benchmark in the industry and
led the mindset change that we are experiencing today.
and simulation process. The process also introduces another component
to the total uncertainty workflow available in Petrel software.
The ideal reservoir model is highly detailed and matches production
history. As reservoirs become increasingly complex, it is critical that
Modeling-while-interpreting capability
reservoir models move closer to that ideal. With this release, we have
Petrel 2010 delivers modeling-while-interpreting functionality for seismic
focused on better and more accurate reservoir description.
interpreters, enabling you to handle structural complexity with easein
a single application. Geophysicists can automatically create a structural
framework that has the integrity to be passed directly into the modeling
realm. This shortens both the cycle-time and learning process for those
who are new to a modeling environment. It also means that modelers
dont have to recreate the structural framework and that the knowledge
of the interpreter is preserved in modeling workflows. Interpreters and
modelers can test uncertainty in the structure and iteratively refine
velocity and property models. Key advantages of this functionality are
more accurate volumetrics, volume-uncertainty quantification, and
multiple scenario analysis.

Petrel 2010 has enhanced geobody handling to provide an accurate

reservoir description. Geobodies can be transitioned directly into
models to add details where necessary and represent the reservoir
more accurately. The release delivers enhancements to scalability
for handling larger probes, crossplot-driven picking and refinement,
and classification of geobodies, as well as a new automatic extraction
algorithm. Using the power of graphic processor units, users performing
this functionality take part in a uniquely interactive process.
Petrel 2010 provides the ability to model fractured reservoirs with greater
detail for improved development planning. This representation of the
fracture networks enables users to accurately account for the contribution to fluid flow from all fracture sets present in the reservoir model.

RESERVOIR ENGINEERING
Workflows and automation

The uncertainty and optimization process provides you with the options
to create a proxy, optimize, or optimize under uncertainty. With the new
functionality and algorithms in place, Petrel software is a powerful tool
for the implementation of multiple realization workflows. Petrel 2010
provides the ability to create, submit, and analyze a large number of
simulation runs. The new workflows include sensitivity and uncertainty
analysis, optimization workflows, and proxy-model workflows. You can
use these workflows for both simulation cases and static volumetric
cases. New analysis tools for flexible crossplotting and tornado charts
are at your disposal.
Petrel 2010 provides enhanced complex-well handling capabilities with
automated design, placement, and completion optimization. You can
create sophisticated simulation wells; design complex wells, such as
fish-bone and fork wells, without manual clicking; and place wells inside
geobodies with precision and best-fit criteria. In addition, you can use
well path and lateral design parameters in sensitivity and optimization
workflows. The enhanced Completions Design module enables you to set
up completions for multiple wellsimproving efficiency of field-planning
studies. Petrel 2010 includes extended support for inflow control device
and flow control valve completions, and other completion items have
been added to the catalog.
User experience

New capabilities for seismic extraction include the ability to crossplot two seismic
attribute volumes and use color classification tools to classify the seismofacies.

Improvements to the data tools in Petrel software enable interpreters

to gain even more insight into the reservoir. Several new attributes have
been added that provide a deeper understanding of the data. Petrel 2010
offers a rich library of seismic attributesmore than 40 volume attributes
and more than 50 surface attributesthat enhance faults, fractures, and
lateral stratigraphic traps.

Petrel 2010 has some significant enhancements to the user experience,

including upgrades to deck management, results analysis, development
strategies, gridding, and aquifer and thermal modeling. Simulation data
deck management offers increased capacity to perform more runs when
faced with limited disk space. The Results and Case tree has enhancements to performance and usability. New, automated line-plotting
capabilities dramatically reduce the effort needed to recreate plots.
You can display well-production data in the 3D windowthis adds
another dimension to the co-visualization of cross-domain data, with
summary data displayed as sphere, bar, stack, or pie graphs.

Multipoint statistics

Most geologic work begins as a concept; applications like Petrel software

enable geologists to visualize their concepts. Petrel software generates
a proper reservoir model that honors the geologists concept and creates
a realistic visual representation. Multipoint statistics (MPS) in Petrel 2010
represents a significant advancement in this process. MPS enables
modelers to transform concepts into geo-realistic models.

The new training image and pattern creator enables the user to generate multipoint statistics patterns directly from images or drawings.

Whats New in Petrel 2010

Petrel 2010 displays production data in the 3D window, using real field data or a simulation
sharing the same canvas with seismic data, 3D models, 3D properties, and other data.

Gridding and other enhancements

New gridding capabilities include logarithmic local grids around hydraulic fractures in wells, local
coarsened grids, and tartan grids that reduce the number of cells. For aquifer modeling, you will
find enhancements to aquifer connections, drive directions, connection filters, custom influence
functions, and temperature specification. Petrel 2010 helps you set up thermal simulations with
templates for building thermal simulation cases with associated results analysis. And you can improve
field-development strategies by leveraging compositional simulation, gas-lift optimization, thermal
simulation, and keywords for advanced users.
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